23--Tactical vehicles, equipment, training, and support services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, effective 5 July 2011. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All future information about this acquisition including solicitation amendments will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for recurring requirements for tactical vehicles and related equipment, training, and support services. The solicitation number is W9113M-11-R-0012 and shall be referenced on all proposal documents. This requirement is solicited on an unrestricted basis. 2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336111 - Automobile Manufacturing. Offerors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be considered for award. http://www.ccr.gov 3. Scope of Work (SOW): The contractor, independently and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment and facilities, except as specified to be furnished by the Government, and shall do all that is necessary or incident to perform the requirements of this Scope of Work. The specific systems that this SOW will support include the following and successor/replacement vehicles/items. The Government's requirements are set forth as Brand Name or Equal items/services (see FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal). The salient characteristics of each item are presented as part numbers for Chrysler Corporation equipment. The items listed in the SOW are representational of the items that may be ordered. Additional items and/or substitutes may be added over the life of the contract to keep pace with changes made by the Original Equipment Manufacturer or to support the systems and capabilities specified. The vehicle models required are listed below: - Jeep J8 Armored Border Patrol Vehicle - Jeep J8 Troop Carrier Vehicle - Jeep J8 Ambulance Vehicle - Jeep J8 Tactical Reconnaissance Vehicle All work performed under the resultant contract shall be unclassified. Additional information is provided in the SOW entitled SOUTHCOM FY11 Tactical Vehicle Procurement provided with this notice. Specific requirements will be presented in individually negotiated/awarded Delivery Orders that, aside from the item/service requirements and quantities of each, will set forth the delivery location/place of performance and the required delivery/performance timeframe and other information pertinent to the requirement. 4. Prospective offerors are encouraged to carefully review the commercial item FAR/DFARS clauses, in addition to those set forth in this announcement, for information about requirements and instructions for submitting an offer. 5. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror- Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (refer to paragraph 6); 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (in paragraph (b) the following clauses apply; 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-34), 52.216-18 Ordering (may be issued from date of contract award through 30 September 2014 with all items/services delivered no later than 30 September 2015), 52.216-19 Order Limitations (minimum order is $25,000; maximum order is $5M, any combination is $5M, ordered within 2 consecutive business days), 52.227-14 Rights In Data - General (provide data assertions and basis therefore with proposal), 52.247-F.O.B. Origin, 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors, 252.225-7004 Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada- Submission After Award. Clauses incorporated by reference may be accessed in full text at www.arnet.gov or http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The offeror/contractor agrees to insert terms that conform substantially to the language of this clause in all contracts/subcontracts. 6. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Price, single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract resulting from this solicitation. Regarding FAR 52.212-2, the Government will award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation; will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers and are listed in their relative order of importance: Technical/Management Acceptability, Capability and Capacity (Technical/Management Proposal); Price; and, Past Performance. 7. Award of this contract is anticipated on or about 31 August 2011. The Government will award a single award IDIQ-type contract. The ordering period will extend from date of award through 30 September 2014. All deliveries and all services shall be completed within the terms set forth in each with delivery order; however, all deliveries/services shall be complete on or before 30 September 2015. 8. Pricing of Delivery Orders: The basis for pricing Delivery Orders shall solely be the Pricing Matrix (see attached worksheet), which provides unit prices awarded for each Government fiscal year covered in the ordering period. These prices are the maximum prices that will be paid, and are inclusive of all requirements that is necessary to deliver the items/services except for, transportation, licenses, duties, import fees, travel and Defense Base Act Insurance (herewith categorized as Other Direct Costs). Costs above the unit prices shall be proposed on a firm, fixed price basis at the Delivery Order level and shall be reflective of the requirements of the Delivery Order. The Government will include a ceiling for the ODCs identified above. The ODCs shall be priced at the Delivery Order level, inclusive of indirect rates (e.g., G&A), but exclusive of profit/fee. Profit/fee will not be allowed on ODCs under this acquisition. Discounts are anticipated at the Delivery Order level, from the maximum prices set forth in the Pricing Matrix, to reflect economic order quantities and downward price fluctuation within the industry, etc. 9. Offerors shall, at a minimum, submit the following: a. Quotation Cover Page: Transmittal of Offer signed by an authorized officer of the firm. Include company name, address, primary point of contact (name, position, phone and email contact information), company DUNS number and CAGE/NCAGE code; positive assertion indicating registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. (no page limitations) b. Representations and Certifications: Offerors shall submit representations and certifications in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Item. (Accessible at the FAR Site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil). (no page limitations) c. Technical/Management Proposal: The proposal shall consist of: (1) the offeror's understanding of the requirements, and technical and management approach to satisfy the requirements, to include the items/services offered and the information required by FAR 52.211-6 that clearly demonstrates the equivalency of the items/services offered to those set forth in the SOW; (2) the offeror's understanding of the risks inherent in satisfaction of the requirements of the SOW and the offeror's proposed plan to mitigate the risks identified; (3) the offeror's quality control approach to ensure the items/services required meet the requirements of the SOW and Delivery Orders awarded; (4) a description of the proposed teaming approach (if applicable), identifying which team members will be responsible for providing specified portions of the SOW; (5) capacity to meet the requirements set forth in the SOW; and, (6) recent and relevant current and past experience that will support the offeror's proposed approaches. With regard to the proposed recent experience, only experience within the last three calendar years will be accepted. Relevant experience must be specifically related to the requirements set forth herein. Particular emphasis should be place on performance and delivery of items/services to South American countries. See also Past Performance information required below. (page limitation - 25 pages, excluding catalog cuts or other descriptive material) d. Price Proposal: The basis for evaluating price will be the offeror's fully loaded price, at the quantities stated, for the items in the attached spreadsheet. Fully loaded price means all costs, including profit, but excluding the ODCs identified in item 8 above. Include information regarding economic order quantity discounts and all other discounts offered. Provide information in terms of the best price offered to the firm's most favored customer, whether Government or commercial. Provide a matrix of prices, the terms of the offering and the timeframe the prices were offered. (no page limitations) e. Past Performance Proposal: For the recent and relevant experience presented in the technical/management proposal, provide references for projects of similar size, scope and complexity, citing dollar value, contract number, point of contact and contact information and a brief description of how the contract referenced is determined to be relevant to the SOW. (page limitation - 10 pages) Past experience/past performance information that is not determined to be recent and relevant will not be evaluated. NOTE: Both the Technical/Management Proposal (25 page maximum) and Pricing Proposal should be submitted as separate documents. 10. Offers are due on 9 August 2011 by 1700 CST. All questions/inquiries must be submitted to Stefanie Polk via electronic mail (e-mail) not later than 29 July 2011 by 1400 CST. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Inquiries submitted via telephone calls will be re-directed to an e-mail submission. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of Stefanie Polk via email to: contact@example.gov. Offerors are encouraged to confirm receipt. Offerors who fail to complete and submit the requirements above may be considered non-responsive.